Forwards Powerslide

The quick stop from rolling forwards: you spin to backwards in one movement and swing a skate across your path so it slides sideways. Done well, it stops you hard and fast in a short distance.

1. Wind up

   Roll at moderate speed, arms out, and make a small turn.

   CueArms out

2. Spin

   Pivot the light skate round on its toe to face backwards.

   CueCommit

3. Sink

   Crouch deep over that skate as you finish turning.

   CueLow

4. Slide

   Sweep the other skate across your path and rise to stop.

   CueInside edge

1. IfHalf committing to the spin.
   ThenTwist your hips and knee fully into the turn so you end up backwards.
2. IfWheels skipping across the ground.
   ThenLunge lower over the rolling knee and slide on smooth ground.
3. IfStiff pivot on the rolling skate.
   ThenDrag its toe wheel lightly as you shift weight to steady the pivot.
4. IfArms tucked in tight.
   ThenHold your arms out to the sides and swing them with the turn.